by admin | Feb 10, 2016 | Market Updates
Genetics + nutrition + management to maximise the number of kilos per cow as quickly and efficiently as possible Factfile Callum Keir, Cairncoullie, Kildrummy, Alford 500 acres including 150 acres spring barley 120 Simmental cross breeding females put to Charolais,...
by admin | Feb 4, 2016 | Sale Reports
Welshpool Charolais peak at 5,000gns Top Price – Beanhill Jamaica – 5,000gns Charolais bulls met a strong demand at Welshpool on Thursday 4 February topping at 5,000gns with 21 bulls selling at a clearance rate of 75% and an average of £3450. Society Chief...
by admin | Jan 14, 2016 | Market Updates
Charolais’ ease of calving and superior growth rates are enabling Edward Hull’s 750 cow suckler beef enterprise to minimise both fixed and variable inputs, whilst maximising kilogram output per acre. Indeed, he has found the Charolais performance so dependable that...
by admin | Jan 13, 2016 | Market Updates
Processors’ failure to notify producers in advance of the changes to their new 400kg to 420kg upper weight limit has left finishers in a quandary, particularly those who have bought in heavy stores. However, they have huge scope to avoid the penalties and to...
by admin | Jan 13, 2016 | Market Updates
Bulls finish one month earlier, £45/head feed cost savings Heifers finish almost three months earlier, £120/head feed costs savings Tom Davies and stockman, Phil Price Factfile Will, Carol, Tom and Julie Davies, Upper Court Farm, Clifford, Hay on Wye Stockman, Phil...
